Intermediate Business Writing Class 4z5p6y

Pre-intermediate Business Writing

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Worksheet 2: An enquiry and reply 1

Who is this event for? Where and when is it? Do you have similar events for your industry?

Global Electricity Conference The largest meeting place for energy industry professionals from over 100 countries worldwide. San Paolo International Conference and Exhibition Centre 17–19 February

2

Read the emails. Match the sentences (a–d) with the emails. Write 1, 2, 3 or 4. a b c d

The writer wants information about an event. ____ The writer accepts the offer. ____ The writer gives the other person good news. ____ The writer gives bad news, but offers the other person something.

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Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to enquire about the electricity convention in February. My company would like to book a stand in the exhibition area. Could you please send details for exhibitors? I look forward to hearing from you. Frank Rosling Berlin Energies

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Dear Mr Rosling Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, all the stands for the exhibition are now booked. However, we have a waiting list because sometimes space becomes available at the last minute. If you would like me to put you on the waiting list, please fill in the attached form with your company details. Best regards Ariadna Natera Conference Programme Manager

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Dear Ms Natera

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Dear Mr Rosling

Thank you very much for your reply. I would like to be on the waiting list. Please find attached my form.

I am happy to inform you that there is now a stand available. Please could you confirm asap that you are still interested and I will complete the booking.

Frank

Ariadna Natera

3

Match the words in bold in the emails to the definitions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4

Find the expressions in the emails that match these meanings. 1 2 3 4 5 6

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the people who show their products or services _____________ the place where a company can show their products at a conference _____________ ask _____________ free to use _____________ make an arrangement definite _____________ tell _____________ the final moments before something _____________ as soon as possible (abbreviation) _____________

I am interested in … I am writing to enquire about I would be grateful if you could send … _________________________ I’m grateful for … _________________________ I’m very sorry but … _________________________ I’m delighted to tell you … _________________________ Could you please … _________________________

Categorise the expressions in Exercise 4. enquire: __1__ request: ______ give bad news: ______

World Conference March 15–16 A global event for your business, with professionals from over 100 countries worldwide Book now for an exhibitor’s stand

thank: ______ give good news: ______

6

Look at this advert for an event. Write to Ariadna Natera. Enquire about a stand for your company at the exhibition.

7

Swap your emails with a partner. Write a reply from Ariadna Natera with good news or bad news.

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